[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 206 (Thursday, December 14, 2023)]
[House]
[Pages H6963-H6964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                    HONORING THE LIFE OF ADY BARKAN

  (Ms. LEE of California asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, today I rise with a heavy heart 
to honor the life of my friend, Ady Barkan, who passed away earlier 
this year due to complications of ALS.
  Ady is fondly remembered by many as a brilliant strategist, 
communicator, and activist. He was an activist who brought our Nation 
closer to making healthcare in America a basic human right.
  Beyond being one of the most powerful activists in America, Ady 
Barkan

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was also a loving husband and a dedicated father. My condolences to 
Rachael, his partner of 18 years, and their two children.
  My heart goes out to your family, Rachael, during this difficult 
time. While I can't imagine a world without Ady, I know that through Be 
A Hero, his work and legacy will live on. That is why I am so proud to 
partner with Be A Hero and work towards introducing the Ady Barkan 
Memorial Resolution, and I urge my colleagues to support this 
resolution when introduced.
  Thank you, Ady, for advocating for a better tomorrow.

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